How to Remove Broken Spark Plug Coil Boot (2008-2013 4.7 Dodge, Jeep)

Tips and Tricks to replace spark plugs and an easy way to remove broken plug boots for your 2008-2013 Dodge Jeep Ram Dakota Ram Commander Grand Cherokee Aspen Durango V8 4.7L
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[@roundtrippinwithkork2221]

Appreciate this!!! I had a horrible evening with 2 of my boots breaking on the same damn engine. Will give it a try this morning

[@jonathancron]

I was in tears after my coil came apart. After watching this video... PROBLEM SOLVED!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@mack7372]

Thank you!!! I Was really pulling my hair out when the pack was basically disintegrating as I was taking it out.Your videos were a Godsend!

[@martinbuilt]

That's good to hear that it worked out for you. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@chuckbauer653]

I used your video today as guidance for this truck. Exactly how you explained it, worked perfectly and saved $900 quote at a fix-it shop. I used a bore scope to peek inside tubes before taking plugs all the way out. Breaking the plug with twisting motion as you explained was the best advice along with the specific socket. Lifesaver!

[@martinbuilt]

Great to hear! I find it amazing that the fix-it shop wouldn't know that trick. The same technic could be used on many cylinder heads where the plug is deep into the head.

[@russellnailzs9516]

you make it sound easy & it may be if rubber is not dry rotten my broken boots were all dry rotten & can little by little pickit out of first 4 cylinders but then the back 4 you about have to take motor out

[@SRR1213]

Thank you so much, Martin! Stumbled across this video today after breaking three of my boots. Been watching your channel for a while to upkeep my 4.7 in my 2009 Dodge RAM 1500. Keep it up!

[@fafoorita]

Who rocks ?!!! You rock !!! Thank you sooo much !!!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@joshcraven1018]

Much appreciated. I had a broken-off boot on a 2005 Camry coil pack, and this flathead screwdriver maneuver worked for me to get mine free. Thanks a ton!

[@martinbuilt]

you're very welcome. i'm glad to hear it works on other types of engines as well.

[@bhumphries1360]

Glad that I found this channel! This year is the first time in my life of ever working on my own vehicle. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. In the end, it's going to save me a ton of money!

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you found my channel, this trick here can save you hundreds on repairs.

[@normzack8214]

thanks for the tip on the 4.7 spark plug extension breaking off upon removal, i broke 4 the screwdriver tip worked great, i was worried until i watched you video. great thanks.

[@martinbuilt]

glad to hear it worked out for you.

[@davidsmale4002]

Thank you so much for this video. I aways run my car to temp, then drop the oil, and whilst it drains change my spark plugs. But this time I didn’t do the oil first, so I think the engine being cold meant the rubber boot seized to the spark plug. Rubber boot all torn, and no way of knowing how to get it off, I started digging at it with picks and Stanley blades. This video saved me many hours of panic and possibly making things so much worse.

[@scjeepHO]

I lube the inside (Very Lightly) of the rubber piece with chemplex (Die Electric Grease) and it slips right off the plug. Magnectic Spark Plug socket is the way to go.

[@mariorobinson1793]

You are the man!I broke one two years ago I refuse to pay another $400 to change my plugs !thank you again!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, and I'm glad you found this video helpful.

[@mickey1618]

Thanks for demonstrating the method with the head only. This made it clearer.

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@glenluman8487]

I just finished digging that rubber boot out with a set of picks and lucked out with a snug socket got it all done and then I saw your video after all that work lol

[@nobsatthistime]

Just pick up the right tool for the Job. Dio Electric Grease is a good idea too. I am a die hard fan of the 4.0 but if I ever decided to Buy another Jeep to start wrenching again I'd buy a 1998 5.9 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. The 3.7 and the 4.7 to me seem to be filling the Junk Yards faster then the Good Old XJ's. Also in my area i can still find the 5.9 many have 200 to 250 Thousand miles but are still on the road selling for 15 Hundred to 2 Thousand needing work. The 1998 5.9 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited was the crème of the crop and the fastest SUV Built at that time. Martin you seem to be the man when it comes to the Jeep all over the Internet. Thanks for the Videos.

[@martinbuilt]

yeah the 98 JGC with the 5.9 will become a collectors item with less than 15K made. I have only seen 2 of them in the salvage yard.

[@edwineckard2671]

Where was this video 3 coils ago lol. I was doing it the hard way(the only way i knew how). I was ripping the broke boot out peice by peice until this video. Thanks.

[@martinbuilt]

Had the same problem before on the wife's Toyota where I used a long pair of needle nose pliers and it took hours. Now I know better.

[@toyouimgod8606]

Thanks a lot. After a few years I finally stumbled across this with my vehicle thanks for this great video.

[@lucassmith4174]

Thanks for the video Martin! This saved me after 3 of my boots broke off.

[@martinbuilt]

You are welcome, this is very common as all four of the other cylinder head broke on the engine that I took this cylinder head from.

[@expendablesblackcrow1796]

Danke das ist echt cool was ich alles lerne von dir glg Daniel Förster 👍👌

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you liked it!

[@misterbulger]

Previous owner put the cheapest coil packs from amazon on my car... rubber is total junk and I just ripped two of them. Best tip is to twist while you try to pull the boot off and hopefully it wont rip as easily as just yanking it straight off.

[@waltertarchala8919]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. I've broken 2 boots now trying to change the plugs on my wife's Durango with the 3.6 and I'm going to give this a try.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, hope it works out for you.

[@BASSREEFLEX]

Same thing happened today boot stuck, half an inch still left on the plug, bmw e90. Previous dumb owner put in a non original part on cylinder 1 & 6 all the rest came out fine, dealing with 1 dreading number 6 right at the back which every time I twist & turn the ignition coil it pulls back down... Gonna have to apply pressure & I think it may snap just like number 1 keeping fingers crossed, Cheers!

[@martinbuilt]

Good luck to you, hope it all turns out okay thank you for watching.

[@BASSREEFLEX]

@@martinbuilt your video helped me & mixed your idea with my own, got them both sorted now. Done a short video when I upload it to my channel, I will send you the link on here. Cheers brother 🍻

[@ronaldmcdonald1458]

0:09 he teleports in lol

[@martinbuilt]

I also teleport out.😃

[@Kolonol1]

I wish you had posted this last week HAHAHAHA Anyways, I don't remember if I posted this on any of your videos. But I rebuilt my 4.7l, it's a 2000, I put in the HO pistons and the HO heads with HO cams, used the Chevy fuel injectors, upgraded everything I could....started it up...damn did it sound good...had so much more power. I did the break in period and then drove it down to the gas station (about a mile maybe) when I got home it had a slight knock. I changed the oil again. Looked great. Checked the valves, one was stuck slightly down...I thought valve seat...tapped the valve with a mallet and it popped back up. Fixed the knocking for about 20 seconds then it got worse. According to Chrysler the new head gasket failed due to getting used head bolts from the parts store, and it damaged a piston and my cylinder wall :( needless the say, I put in a request for a new motor...buy am I mad...

[@martinbuilt]

yeah you did mention that some time ago, how's that coming?

[@Kolonol1]

@@martinbuilt waiting for O'Reilly's to tell me what they are doing...it was their parts that failed so I put in a claim for a new motor...been about 5-6 weeks...the claim said 6-8 weeks so Monday I'm going to start bugging the crap out of them HAHAHA

[@pesnet7]

Hello Martin! The information you provide to this community of KZbinrs is always good. I am at least very grateful to you. Martin! When will we see you in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk? And the Dodge RAM 1500 TRX is also spectacular. My dearest, I leave you a strong hug and may prosperity always be in your steps.

[@martinbuilt]

I appreciate that! and about the Trackhawk as soon as my income greatly increases...lol

[@davestewart9146]

Great tip Martin 👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks 👍, glad you enjoyed it.

[@ryanrockwell4032]

I had this exact issue with the coil boots on a Mercury Milan; I wish I had known this tip a couple weeks ago!

[@martinbuilt]

yeah, I'm sure this same method would work on many other engines, thank you for watching.

[@user-yh8jl6ke2v]

"THANKYOU"❤

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome 🙂

[@jaimejay6056]

Thanks for your video. I was at whit's end. I pray this works tommorow

[@martinbuilt]

You are welcome, It will work, I have done this many times.

[@treyhart6861]

Do you have to replace the entire coilpack, or just the boot, like this kit I found? Duralast Spark Plug Boot 90183

[@martinbuilt]

At the time I made the video the boot was not available, if that is made for those coils that's awesome much cheaper to go that route.

[@leegranger4842]

Awesome. Did this today now the problem I have is the bolt that is on the ignition coil itself broke off

[@martinbuilt]

good luck with that bolt.

[@richardgarcia4843]

Thanks you my friend... How much could I charge for that job? I'm in Georgia ... Godbleesyou!

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful I guess if I was due for someone it would be somewhere between 60 and 150 The alternative of removing a cylinder head to get it out would be much much more. Thank you for watching

[@chrisjordan6660]

Do you have any videos or information on how to change the exhaust side spark plugs on a 2008 jeep grand Cherokee 4.7l

[@Genshuosho]

Thank you for posting this!

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@constructiontech1970]

Great tip Martin! Keep up the great videos!

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks, will do!

[@katiegreen852]

Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful thank you for watching.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Martin.Thanks for sharing the tips.Your the Man Martin.....👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you Dan, I appreciate that.

[@winstonemerson2439]

Is that socket required for earlier 4.7l engines?Mine is a 2003?

[@martinbuilt]

No it is not required for the 99-04 but it does make the job a little easier. Thank you for watching.

[@srojas111ify]

Where can i get the socket??

[@jacklopez05]

wish i would have seen this before trying to pick each piece of rubber out with needle nose pliers....took three hours

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah, I had to do that once with a Toyota.

[@KensStuff]

Good Video really liked the topic, one day i will have to tune up my 4.7 :) for now it's running great. thanks again

[@martinbuilt]

Any time!

[@chandrakantindapurkar8738]

Good video Thanks a lot

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful thank you for watching.

[@josephkauffman1372]

Martin! Awesome videos sir!! The under drive super dampener one help me out with the alt pulley set up 👍🏻 keep up the good work helping us 4.7 folks out. Also you have any 08 cams kicking around you’d like to sell???

[@martinbuilt]

I may have a set, contact me threw Facebook Messenger

[@marcoantoniogarciabautista]

Greath, greath job brother, thank you

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it. 😎👍

[@gregoriocruz2509]

Muchas gracias por la información me paso con 5 bobinas se me partieron y lo apliqué, tengo una RAM 2009 1500 💪💪💪 saludos desde 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico.

[@martinbuilt]

you very welcome, glad that it worked out for you.

[@guitarshred863]

Hello sir, i HAVE A LEXUS RX300 2001, I may want to ask you, the spark plug boot wore out but the problem is , the boot got cut almost in the middle where I can't get it out no matter what. the part where the hardest part of the plastic siezed inside. I lubricated it , tap it with long screw driver, I drilled it . but it won't even moved. I'm stucked. What is your suggestion to solve this? Please help. your Avid fan Joe. I'm not a mechanic but I was able to remove the the plenum , and etc. I don't eve know the names. and the problem is the # 3 spark plug . Please help. Thank you in Advance.

[@martinbuilt]

If i'm following you correctly, is this not a similar situation as I've shown in the video. Would you not be able to use that procedure to remove the spark plug boot?

[@jeffampo7697]

I have the same issue at the moment but Not sure i have the confidence to snap the plug on purpose Hmmmmmmmmmm

[@MiguelGarcia-xf2sh]

Where can i get the special socket?. Thank you

[@itsme2369]

Hey Martin im a subscriber great video I have one question. How did you remove the ignition coil out with that stupid bolt stuck on it hahah. I have a 09 3.7 Laredo and it has those coils and I can't remove them can you please tell me how to remove them I need to change mines ASAP would appreciate your feed back ASAP thank you in advance.

[@dzlfreek]

must get mighty hot down near the plug to get vulcanization to occur.

[@martinbuilt]

that is a good point, that is most likely what causes that. On one of the cylinder heads, all 4 boots broke and that cylinder head dropped a valve seat.

[@GarySmythe]

Another great video! Thanks Martin!

[@martinbuilt]

My pleasure!

[@mikedecesare7814]

Hey Martin. I have that problem with my 2012 ram 4.7L. None of my sockets fit in the block holes. My question is this…. I see that the 6” 12pt socket and the smaller thin wall socket fits in the intake holes under the coils but will they fit in the exhaust holes to change the lower plugs? Right now I can’t change any of them

[@martinbuilt]

CTA Tools Spark Plug Socket, 5/8" x 12-Pt x 6" amzn.to/3iSRjUv This is the only socket you will need and has become my go to socket when it comes to changing plugs. I was just changing plugs on my 01 Dakota and came in to see if I had any new comments. So I went back to the garage grabbed a dual plug 4.7 cylinder head to check and this socket works great.😎👍

[@Wally-pu2hh]

The first 2:57 sort of dragged out , but once you got to the point I was appreciative

[@banafsaj75]

Thanks, it's truly helpful.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad to hear that!

[@sidneyperry7623]

Thanks, all good information that helped me

[@martinbuilt]

Glad to hear it!

[@frogshitjj]

You can purchase the boot without the coil, for around $6.

[@martinbuilt]

Do have a link to the boot or a part number?

[@whatwasthat3269]

Thanks for the videos Martin. im about to do valve stem seals on my 02 4.7 H.O. are Melling lifters a quality replacement if mine are in need of replacement? im gonna order that spark plug socket today!! Thank you

[@martinbuilt]

Yes those are good lifters. What are you using for a valve spring compressor? I have the Martinbuilt ones available if you need one

[@madmacc040]

@@martinbuilt How much is the valve tool gonna set me back?

[@martinbuilt]

@@madmacc040 they are $80 shipped

[@hwydog905]

Another great vid tip Tks !

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@62ejo]

Thxs Martin great stuff great......

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@francesarquette-becher6921]

Hi....I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited V-8 4.7., 143,000 miles, I was told it needs a new serpentine belt what else should I change while the belt comes off? Water pump maybe?

[@martinbuilt]

prevented maintenance is a good idea, just make sure you properly bleed the air out of the cooling system after changing the pump.

[@danhambrick6331]

I would change the tensioner and idler pulley too with that mileage just for peace of mind.

[@P.A.C.E.automotive]

@@danhambrick6331 yes idler and tensioner pullers for sure (maybe test the tensioner itself as well to see if it's still strong). You don't want the pulley bearings to seize up and destroy your new belt. Any other work at the same time would be overkill unless there's a real reason.

[@kmartin8881]

Her Martin, I see you are messing with the 08 4.7 heads. I have an 04 wj with the 4.7HO. Do you know if it is possible to swap the 2008 4.7 into an 04 wj? I have 2 of these wjs, one needs a new engine. Would consider buying a salvage 08 jeep or durango if it was possible to swap the updated 4.t into a wj. Thanks again.

[@martinbuilt]

yes it can be done, you would need to make some changes, like building a new Y-pipe as the exhaust manifold are different and are not interchangeable. The right cam gear is different and you'd need to replace the 32 tooth CRANKSHAFT RELUCTOR WHEEL with a 16 tooth and you'd need to use the HO throttle body so an adapter would be needed.

[@kmartin8881]

@@martinbuilt what about the computer? Are those compatible and/ or interchangeable in some way, or does it not matter?

[@betterharry6724]

Hi Martin,when will you update video about headlights?

[@martinbuilt]

sorry what headlight update are we talking about?

[@betterharry6724]

@@martinbuilt I am Better Harry who send you 5*7 headlights for your Cherokee.I email you several times but you did not reply.The package should arrive.Thanks!

[@martinbuilt]

@@betterharry6724 sorry, I am not great at checking emails, I did receive the light thank you, and will be working on that video this week.

[@betterharry6724]

@@martinbuilt Thank you, i can't wait to see that.Hope you like them.

[@ericcross9788]

Where did you get that spark plug socket?

[@martinbuilt]

CTA Tools Spark Plug Socket, 5/8" x 12-Pt x 6" amzn.to/3iSRjUv

[@nicolaschavez3338]

Have you found any coils that perform better then those stock ones. 08 plus 4.7

[@martinbuilt]

no one is making any performance coils as of yet. It would be nice if someone would make replacement spark plug boots.

[@Airwolf1971]

@@martinbuilt ACDelco, Denso, NGK, and Standard Motor Products make just the boots.

[@slicktop2jz855]

I melted 3 of mine into the passenger head of my twin turbo. Took a whole day to scrape out.

[@martinbuilt]

That sucks, the engine I pulled these heads from it was the passenger side head and all 4 coil boots broke.

[@lilyentuvida3894]

@@martinbuilt mine is #7 on driver side. I'm sitting here crying my eyes out because my mechanic just told me to pray because it's bad and expensive to repair. What happened to mine is the same exact same @Slicktop 2jz

[@davidsmith9]

Not working for me. Anyone have any other ideas?

[@whatwasthat3269]

Thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

You're welcome!

[@haniajlouni6396]

👍thanks for you ,

[@martinbuilt]

So nice of you

[@timbenracing]

These going on your jeep?

[@martinbuilt]

I am looking into it.

[@rubbermallet3873]

👌perfect👍

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I appreciate that and glad it helped you out.

[@rubbermallet3873]

@@martinbuilt hello Martin, im a retired auto tech and the way you took out that boot is very similar to the way i do, except that in some case i need to use a long pick but its feasible; that is why i like your approach which is very similar to mine, i also have a long socket that is not magnetic but so far its been performing right with just the internalrubber - by the way i've been enjoying your great videos lately - thanks for your time bud 😁👍

[@martinbuilt]

@@rubbermallet3873 Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words, that means a lot coming from an auto technician.

[@user-wg6it3ul6d]

You can buy those boots.

[@lilyentuvida3894]

I just left my mechanic. My whole spark plug crumbled and now I'm told there's no fixing it and it's super expensive to fix. Now I'm sitting in my truck just crying

[@martinbuilt]

Have they seen this video because that doesn't make sense even if the top part of the spark plug is completely broke off they can still retrieve it by using that magnetic type socket that I used in the video. Don't let them BS you